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Emily Ratner

Hopkins,USA

Summary

Experienced Clinical Dietitian with 4 years of experience helping hospital patients handle chronic and acute medical problems through effective nutrition. Successful in educating patients and families, monitoring patient nutrition, and overseeing physician-ordered diets. Skilled in collaborating with clinicians to enhance patient care plans, thriving in dynamic environments while managing multiple tasks. Possessing a diverse skill set in creative problem-solving and fostering teamwork. Known for bringing a fresh perspective and unwavering dedication to excellence, acknowledged for adaptability and proactive problem-solving abilities. Strong communicator with outstanding active listening skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Dietitian

M Health Fairview
11.2021 - Current
  • Assessed nutrition status and provided medical nutrition therapy to of a wide variety of patients the inpatient and transitional care settings
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Ordered and monitored enteral and parenteral nutrition support and documented patient progress in electronic charts and records.
  • Precepted multiple dietetic interns yearly and provided education on the role of the dietitian to nursing students

Dietetic Intern

Rush University Medical Center
08.2019 - 03.2021
  • Fulfilled food service managerial roles in hospitality, procurement and retail
  • Provided medical nutrition therapy in general medicine, oncology, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal surgery, neurology ICU, surgical and medical ICU, pediatrics, and neonatal ICU including enteral and parenteral nutrition support management
  • Utilized the nutrition care process including motivational interviewing for ~10-15 general medicine and rehab patients daily during 4-week staff relief
  • Research Project: Relationship between muscle cross sectional areas at the L3 vs T12 vertebra of ICU patients

Food Service Worker

William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Prepared and deliver meals and nourishments to hospital residents
  • Maintained food safety and clean work environment (dishwasher temperature checks, sanitizing food contact surfaces, timely meal delivery, personal hygiene)

Dietary Aide

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2018 - 11.2018
  • Mechanically modified meals per dysphagia protocols
  • Plated meals per dietary orders
  • Left position when offered VA internship

Food Production Intern

Babcock Dairy Plant
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Aided in production of multiple types of cheese, as directed by a master cheese maker
  • Applied hazard analysis and critical control points (e.g. temperature, pH, and titratable acidity)

Research Assistant (WOC)

VAMC Minneapolis Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Conducted literature reviews
  • Created database and performed statistical analyses
  • Prepared and presented findings internal and external to VA
  • “Epidemiology of Tube Feedings in ALS”, American Society of Nutrition, Boston 2018

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Nutrition

Rush University, College of Health Science
Chicago, IL
08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics, Certificate in Global Health

University of Wisconsin, College of Agriculture and Life Science
Madison, WI
05.2019

Skills

  • Evidence-based nutrition therapy
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Proficient in Epic and Point Click Care
  • Effective interpersonal communication

Affiliations

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Certifications Licensure

  • Registered Dietitian
  • Licensed Dietitian

Certification

  • RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
  • Licensed Dietitian

Interests

  • I am passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • I support local non-profits that promote health and human rights
  • I enjoy hiking, traveling and cooking/eating new foods

Timeline

Clinical Dietitian

M Health Fairview
11.2021 - Current

Dietetic Intern

Rush University Medical Center
08.2019 - 03.2021

Food Service Worker

William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
11.2018 - 05.2019

Dietary Aide

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2018 - 11.2018

Food Production Intern

Babcock Dairy Plant
05.2018 - 08.2018

Research Assistant (WOC)

VAMC Minneapolis Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder
06.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics, Certificate in Global Health

University of Wisconsin, College of Agriculture and Life Science

Master of Science - Clinical Nutrition

Rush University, College of Health Science

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